The evolutionary incarnation of America's only true sports car. The base Vette with a carbon fiber hood and roof panel with the z51 performance package is an extremely hard show to beat. This brawny, sophisticated, well tuned piece of rolling muscle is a mega bargain. Bravo Chevrolet! looking forward to parking this baby in my garage. Good Tidings to all and a very merry Joyride!
Such hatred among people that think they are "car guys." Most of you can't even afford a new Honda Civic (except for the one guy that always surfaces claiming to have an 8 second Civic). If you like the Corvette...buy it. If you like the Ferraris....buy one. I just think that is funny (or sad) that so many come on here knocking something they can't afford but would surely love to have no matter what they write.
Have to disagree with low-tech. You don't see or get to play with too much tech but there is a whole heck of a lot going on backstage. Just the idea of magnetic ride control is kind of amazing when you read about how it works.
Finally! A reviewer who can spot the details -- the important ones others miss -- and who does not bore us with lurid tail slides. Bye-bye /DRIVE, I'm now a CNET subscriber.
First vette that's not ugly... Who cares what nurburg time the zr1 pulls look at it... And look how it's made compared to everything els at it's price point and above it... It's a professional in it anyway getting those times... If your rich you don't want that GM plastic crap... Thank god they stepped it up with the c7.
The biggest endorsement for the new Vette is the absolute terror it has inspired in the more mindless Euro fanboys. Their attempt to mask their fear with disdain is truly laughable.
GM should consider making Corvette a Brand and only make performance car model. the name of Corvette is so popular and full of racing history. CNG is very clean. I did a oil change on a CNG engine after 20000 miles. the oil is clean as the new one I put in. the only problem is the storage system is huge in the trunk compare to a gas tank. lol
***** because mid-engine is has a better center of gravity the transmission wont exceed the weight transfer. The new ZR1 is going to be mid-engine. Look it up. The ZR1 will set the way future corvettes are made. GM has been considering the mid engine vette for years but its expensive to change a factory to be set up like that. So the ZR1 will be the platform for C8 and production should be within 5 years. The ZR1 is said to be twin turbo and going to be at least 800hp and 750 pounds of torque. But the price for the ZR1 will most likely be close to 200000
***** The 911 is rear engine. I don't think they should go to the mid engine route, it's not meant to me some mid engine, hyper car, it's a corvette. Also, they've managed to balance the car beautifully in front and back these days, the transmission in the rear definitely helps. Just look at the Ligenfelter C5, they managed to get it to go 0-60 in 1.97 seconds.
Phenomenal review. I learn so much from these reviews, I've watched at least 7 other reviews and none mentioned that all the new corvettes are hardtops with a storage system designed for it in the back.
I saw the comment about not comparing to a Ferrari...well, Motortrend put them both on a racetrack and the vette was only .23 seconds slower... For that price and performance, it is a sick deal. I love Ferrari's, but perhaps they should outperform a vette much more than that for that price!
Bloody love the new stingray all I need to do now is just bring one back to the UK and make all the Chavez go very quiet and I think I might give the Nissan gtr's a race up Milton Keynes :)
All you guys talking about you never really liked the look of the c6/c7, you have bad taste. Your car doesn't look better unless its a Viper or an exotic, and even then the c7 will still stand out next to a Lambo.
I haven't been to Thailand in over three years, but they have been using the CNG for many years before the last time I have been there. The first few times I seen a taxi stop and get NVG I was wondering what they were doing. From what I understand is they could also use regular gas as well. The problem with the taxi's is there was a large tank in the trunk for the CNG, so there was less room in the back for luggage. It's seems odd that the U.S. is just starting to talk about this. But back in Thailand more than three years ago gas was still equal to more than $4 a gallon of gas. And the average earnings for the people there is much much less than the U.S. SO maybe the CNG was more economical for them.
In EU, CNG is in use more than decade.. in my country, taxis and most of population are using CNG or methane, because its half price of gasoline and low CO2, and you can buy it on every petrol station. :) Also, you can order a car with factory CNG or methane without compromising space for luggage, but y do with aftermarket system. :) Price to install CNG in States is way too high, here is 600-1500 e, depending on engine type . :)
GroinFaceGroin carbon fiber is lighter than plastic and stronger than steel, that's why Ferrari uses it instead of just using a bigger engine like corvette,,its called technological advancements. . . oops,looks like somebody feels stupid right about now.
positivesecret Right because Corvettes don't use carbon fibre either right? By the way, Ferrari uses plastic too on their less expensive models. Carbon fibre on every square inch of a vehicle isn't simply needed on some cars. Deal with it sucker. Oh by the way, speaking of advanced technology, who's suspension did Ferrari borrow?
Question?How many Ferrari owners expect to get say 40 000 trouble free miles?Haah!duup! And how many corvette owners will expect to get say 100k trouble free mile?Almost all I certainly did with the c6.(with the addition of supercharger:RE:50% more than stock and not one breakdown,and the one Ferrari- "my car can beat up your car" contest wasn't even close...with a Ferrari California.) So will the 'Tifosi' poleeze stop talking about 'build quality'. c7 better materials,chassis,interior than my old c6 and likely just as reliable and even higher build tolerance on a proven reliable performer. Not in anyway saying i wouldn't swap my old c6 or new c7/zo6 for a gorgeous 458.But lets keep it real world eh!
I was skeptical at first about the vette but now that I own one, I must say.... there is nothing like it for the price. The power and handling of this car is simply amazing. All for under $60k. Feels good spanking an M5 on the Taconic Parkway. Home run Chevy, homerun
I love HUDs in cars but chevy just has the most boring ones make something like the BMW M5 M HUD and dang Ill be impressed it even tells you the speed limit of the road on the HUD in very bright and nice colors almost like having a LCD built into your windshield extremely clear
Cool daddy cooley you make watching a great time, knowing what you are talking about and your way of empathizing is enjoyable & some of your comic expressions give me a kick . GIVE the man more money!
Can anybody tell me if i should trade in my audi R8 plus 2016 against the new c7 convertible z51 package 7 speed manual?anyone could help me or is vette owner?thanks
Bloody love the new stingray all I need to do now is just bring one back to the UK and make all the Chavez go very quiet and I think I might give the Nissan gtr's a race up Milton Keynes :)
re ohv design, leno pegged it on the nose. the engine center of gravity is lower with ohv. overall weight is lower too. if someone complains (not sure brian is), its usually a combination of ignorance and snobbery. someday, ohc will be replaced by a lighter, superior valve technology and mfrs will say, that ohc was evil due to weight.
He is cheesy. Everything is "this guy"..."this guy" and no he is not a good car reviewer hence he reviews cars for CNET. I don't really think cars when I hear CNET.
Never been too much of a corvette guy, but I see buying one of these used at a good price in the future a bargain... It actually looks cool & in person even more so...!
US and UK uses different cycles and standards to test fuel economy despite them having the same "MPG" call out. A Prius gets 50 MPG in US and 71 MPG in UK and its the same car.
"2014 Corvette Stingray: America's Supercar" Oh, for fuck's sake. It's a GT car, not a super car. People writing material on cars but don't know the difference between the two... :/
We have CNG filling stations everywhere in my country. And it is alot cheaper than petrol on everyday basis. Also it only takes about just under $1000 to convert into a CNG running car. And the petrol functionality is still available whenever you need it. All you gotta do is press a button and it converts back to petrol combustion. The only downside is that the CNG cylinders add weight to the car. Yup thats about it. I drive a 2003 Civic and it runs on petrol and CNG. Works like a charm.
in 1989 Ferrari introduced the semi-automatic gearbox design, The electro-hydraulic system allowed drivers to shift gears by manipulating two paddles behind the steering wheel. Gradually, this invention has revolutionized the world of motorsport. The magnaride system is a GM invention and product, and that's a great thing, but you must ask yourself why is gm so proud that Ferrari borrowed there idea, could it be Ferrari is legendary? now tell me why gm still uses stick shift,
Am I supposed to be impressed? You sound like you have a pretty high oppinion of yourself. I am familiar with the Mosler MT900. It has an impressive chassis & is a decent car when equipped w/ a GM LS motor. However, the fit & finish of the car appears poor & looks a little too much like a generic kit car. How about backing up your assertation that Ferrari co-designed or co-developed Corvettes with GM with some specific facts rather than resorting to petty name calling. Defensive much?
Ha. Just the opposite. I am a diehard GM fan & feel their designers deserve more credit. I get tired of fanboys acting like GM ripped off Ferrari when designing C7. And yes, I am aware GM had a partnership with Lotus as well as many other manufacturers. Lotus designed the LT5 used in the prior ZR1. In addition, I associate Pininfarina with Alfa Romeo & Lancia more than Ferrari. Also, the Allante & Brougham were garbage & not representative of sexy designs associated with Pininfarina.
The same guys who say it looks like Ferrari are the same guys who say rear end looks like a Camaro. The new design is instantly recognizable as a 'vette. Guessing the reason some people say looks like a Ferrari is because of fancy headlights &/or saw the showcar in red. By the way, Magnetic Ride suspension was first implemented on Caddy & then Vette & then Ferrari. Who's copying who? Also, Caddy Art & Science design looks nothing like Ferrari or any other manufacturer for that matter.
"Low tech in ways that work". What an idiotic statement. Nothing "low tech" about C7 or new LT1. Only implementation of DI on OHV V8 & has VVT, cylinder deactivation, & optional dry sump. Wise decision by GM because more compact, lighter, cheaper, & lower center of gravity than DOHC. GM heads flow more air with two valves than Ford's heads with four valves by the way. ALL new C7 is dripping with new tech (e-diff, airflow management, space-age foam insulation, tire temp sensors, 7-speed, etc).
For a performance car? It's phenomenal. Especially considering that real-world figures in the hands of owners have already vastly exceeded the EPA estimates, just like every other Corvette. Please, name one car out there with as much power/torque as the Stingray, or more, that gets matching or better mileage. Aside from the Porsche 918 Spyder, which costs some $900k and has a hybrid powertrain, there isn't one. Not even Porsches with LESS power than the C7 get mileage that good.
I like the new c7. But I'm one of those who wasn't a fan of the past few generations. For me, this new one brings a welcomed breeze of freshness -- just what was needed to win over a new fan. If or when I get one I want the 3LT Z51 7spd laguna blue with black wheels and red brembo calipers with body colored top.
wish we could skip the gimmicks and jump right to full blown electric cars or at least turbo diesel hybrids then full electric cars for the norm. all this other stuff is just b/s. diesel hybrid turbo engines make so much sense and make great power. and electric cars would be selling 100% more if battery tech was better which will happen soon.
We have a lot of natural gas cars here in Korea. They are LPG rather than CNG though. The annoying thing about having two kinds of engines on the road is that you can't just stop at any gas station. You have to check if it is oil or LPG. I've driven one of the LPG cars before, and didn't notice much of a difference in range and performance.
A "sportscar" with supercar performance at a very reasonable price. High 3, low 4 second 0-60. 190mph top speed. Remember this is the standard version. Just wait for the new Z06-7 and the ZR1. Remember the last gen ZR1 lapped the Nurburghring faster than an Aventador, a Zonda, and a Gumpert Apollo. allong with a host of other supercars.
Interesting fact - taxis in Japan must be hybrid or CNG/LPG . In my country many drive on LPG (liqufied petroleum gas) . Conversion costs less than $1000 and tank goes where spare wheel used to go . It contains tank , pipes , evaporator and solenod fuel switch . Only problem is that you have a bit less pover (~5-10%) .
they borrowed the suspension idea of using magnets then they perfected it. tell me something dipshit if this crappy corvette is so advance then why are they sill using a stick shift? ferrari invented paddle shift and i promise you 10 years from now corvette will be using it .
Pininfarina is not Ferrari. It is an independent Italian designer & coachworker builder that has contracted with several manufacturers. The 1963 Corvette design was a collaboration between Larry Shinoda, Bill Mitchell, & Zora Arkus-Duntov. Nothing to do with Ferrari.
Personally I don't like the exterior styling of the new C7. I am still attached to the C6. The new wide open mouth grille with a chrome strip through it doesn't look right to me and I miss the rear with the nostalgic round tail lights.
No doubt about it, when it comes to value for the dollar the corvette is unbeatable and it provides exceptional performance with cars that cost 3-4 times as much. But its not a supercar. I consider a super car to be McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918 etc.
The C5 was just an example, cause I never liked the C5 rear. Of course the rear of the C6 with the rounded lights was the best of all. (especially the wider types like the Grand Sport, Z06 or ZR1)
There's too much GTR and Ferrari styling. It doesn't have the distinctive Corvette skin! I think Bowling Green is trying too hard to be un-American. And it's time to part with OHV tech...
So wrong. 55K is not cheap to most Americans. Shitty is not a word I would use to describe a car that has multiple Lemans wins. And its not "plastic", its a mixture of SMC and fiberglass.
Every car company share everything there's no unique features on any cars.....they are all made up of same materials....I mean c'mon you think they are gonna sue
seriously, whenever i visit cnet.com, theres apple all over, iphone here, ipad there, ios7, macbook, luckily cooley is not one of his co worker apple worshippers.
Good review, only spotted one mistake. In the Stingray, only 6th and 7th are overdrive gears(which kinda ticks me off, to be honest), 5th is a performance gear.
In Europe its Imperial gallons which are different from the regular US gallons, so those European cars that get 40 mi to the gallon get like 33 in US gallons
check out the Gitano 111 or also know as GT111. its a prototype, an electric sports car that charges itself, no need to recharge. "invented in Philippines"
I'm sorry but i don't see an ounce of Ferrari styling in this car. Maybe you could say the side intake and extraction vents but Ferrari isn't the only one who does that. You can see this car clearly evolves from predecessors, by looking at the predecessors. What Ferrari does this car look like??????
its not that it looks like any particular ferrari. take a picture of the front of a 458 or f12 and a picture of the front of a c6 corvette. the. take a picture of the front of the stingray and put it in the middle. the design principal of the stingray is closer to what ferrari is currently doing than what corvette has done for the last 2 or 3 generations
Stunning automobile! The highest (reasonable) tech and most reliable sports car around. Puts the expensive European cars to shame. And 29 MPG highway. Wow!
came out months back... didnt like the fact makes it looks it n take away corvette price regardless priece. 1/3 of supercar it is a revolutionary change
Why do you guys say "when we come back" in the middle part of the video? It's on UA-cam and not on TV with a pre-determined advertisement break slot...
Very good presenter. This guy knows how to do a car show.
Agreed, except he was touching it too much. lol
"WHO DID 1.5G's?!" BWAAHAHHAHAHAHHAH
IoNFilmsHD I thought that he wasnt touching it enough.
mattorama Brian's the man.
The evolutionary incarnation of America's only true sports car. The base Vette with a carbon fiber hood and roof panel with the z51 performance package is an extremely hard show to beat. This brawny, sophisticated, well tuned piece of rolling muscle is a mega bargain. Bravo Chevrolet! looking forward to parking this baby in my garage. Good Tidings to all and a very merry Joyride!
Such hatred among people that think they are "car guys." Most of you can't even afford a new Honda Civic (except for the one guy that always surfaces claiming to have an 8 second Civic). If you like the Corvette...buy it. If you like the Ferraris....buy one. I just think that is funny (or sad) that so many come on here knocking something they can't afford but would surely love to have no matter what they write.
Have to disagree with low-tech. You don't see or get to play with too much tech but there is a whole heck of a lot going on backstage. Just the idea of magnetic ride control is kind of amazing when you read about how it works.
The last Vette that would ever be for men....RIP
Finally! A reviewer who can spot the details -- the important ones others miss -- and who does not bore us with lurid tail slides. Bye-bye /DRIVE, I'm now a CNET subscriber.
400+ hp, 20-30 mpg, that some real hacking techs.
Stingray = sports car
Z06 = supercar
The no mid engine corvette comment didn't age very well haha
First vette that's not ugly... Who cares what nurburg time the zr1 pulls look at it... And look how it's made compared to everything els at it's price point and above it... It's a professional in it anyway getting those times... If your rich you don't want that GM plastic crap... Thank god they stepped it up with the c7.
the c7 wasn't plastic idiot, all corvettes ARE FIBERGLASS.
C1, C2, and C3, are some of the prettiest cars of their era, and the C6 was nice looking as well.
Josh427SS fibreglass (GRP) is plastic. Normally polyester.
Fiber glass is glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix
correct and that resin is polyester or epoxy.......plastic
Cooley could use his own T.V. show on history or something.
I'm not much of a Corvette guy but this car has come along way since its prior generation.
aha.. now wait for the 2015 z06 c7 :) with more then 650 hp supercharged engine
did you see the c8 yet? and the ZR1 1064hp?
The biggest endorsement for the new Vette is the absolute terror it has inspired in the more mindless Euro fanboys. Their attempt to mask their fear with disdain is truly laughable.
Still I think I would miss the absolute feeling of hitting warp speed when flooring my 2014 5.0.....crazy thrust for under 30K
Its slower than the C7 so you wouldn't miss it
@@erickirshner2810 It's cheaper too lol. Moved on to a GT350 anyway!
GM should consider making Corvette a Brand and only make performance car model. the name of Corvette is so popular and full of racing history.
CNG is very clean. I did a oil change on a CNG engine after 20000 miles. the oil is clean as the new one I put in. the only problem is the storage system is huge in the trunk compare to a gas tank. lol
exactly what i thought. like they should make this one. a mid engine hypercar, and some other cars ment for performance
Alejandro Garcia Why would they make it mid engine?
***** because mid-engine is has a better center of gravity the transmission wont exceed the weight transfer. The new ZR1 is going to be mid-engine. Look it up. The ZR1 will set the way future corvettes are made. GM has been considering the mid engine vette for years but its expensive to change a factory to be set up like that. So the ZR1 will be the platform for C8 and production should be within 5 years. The ZR1 is said to be twin turbo and going to be at least 800hp and 750 pounds of torque. But the price for the ZR1 will most likely be close to 200000
front engine rear wheel can be made to be just as good if not better than mid engine. Perfect is example are 911's which are perfect.
*****
The 911 is rear engine. I don't think they should go to the mid engine route, it's not meant to me some mid engine, hyper car, it's a corvette. Also, they've managed to balance the car beautifully in front and back these days, the transmission in the rear definitely helps. Just look at the Ligenfelter C5, they managed to get it to go 0-60 in 1.97 seconds.
Go to Bangladesh and you don't even have an alternative to CNG. At least not if you wanna save cash to grab a burger on your way back home.
Phenomenal review. I learn so much from these reviews, I've watched at least 7 other reviews and none mentioned that all the new corvettes are hardtops with a storage system designed for it in the back.
Cars are the best thing on earth. I own 3 cars but i call them my 3 kids lmao
I used to love the Corvette, but they butchered it at the tail region. It looks expensive from the front, but too cheap from the rear.
I hope chevy always keeps the naturally aspirated v8 and supercharged v8. This is the way corvette is meant to be. And no downsizing, and no turbos
Yes the new episode is in! I've been waiting!
Great review Cooley! We need you back.
Corvette is without a doubt an American icon
I saw the comment about not comparing to a Ferrari...well, Motortrend put them both on a racetrack and the vette was only .23 seconds slower...
For that price and performance, it is a sick deal. I love Ferrari's, but perhaps they should outperform a vette much more than that for that price!
not a huge fan of the look of the car inside or out but i do actually like what GM is doing with the quality of cars now
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Bloody love the new stingray all I need to do now is just bring one back to the UK and make all the Chavez go very quiet and I think I might give the Nissan gtr's a race up Milton Keynes :)
All you guys talking about you never really liked the look of the c6/c7, you have bad taste. Your car doesn't look better unless its a Viper or an exotic, and even then the c7 will still stand out next to a Lambo.
I haven't been to Thailand in over three years, but they have been using the CNG for many years before the last time I have been there. The first few times I seen a taxi stop and get NVG I was wondering what they were doing. From what I understand is they could also use regular gas as well. The problem with the taxi's is there was a large tank in the trunk for the CNG, so there was less room in the back for luggage. It's seems odd that the U.S. is just starting to talk about this. But back in Thailand more than three years ago gas was still equal to more than $4 a gallon of gas. And the average earnings for the people there is much much less than the U.S. SO maybe the CNG was more economical for them.
In EU, CNG is in use more than decade.. in my country, taxis and most of population are using CNG or methane, because its half price of gasoline and low CO2, and you can buy it on every petrol station. :) Also, you can order a car with factory CNG or methane without compromising space for luggage, but y do with aftermarket system. :) Price to install CNG in States is way too high, here is 600-1500 e, depending on engine type . :)
Ferrari ripoff using cheap plastic parts .
GroinFaceGroin carbon fiber is lighter than plastic and stronger than steel, that's why Ferrari uses it instead of just using a bigger engine like corvette,,its called technological advancements. . . oops,looks like somebody feels stupid right about now.
positivesecret Right because Corvettes don't use carbon fibre either right? By the way, Ferrari uses plastic too on their less expensive models. Carbon fibre on every square inch of a vehicle isn't simply needed on some cars. Deal with it sucker. Oh by the way, speaking of advanced technology, who's suspension did Ferrari borrow?
Question?How many Ferrari owners expect to get say 40 000 trouble free miles?Haah!duup!
And how many corvette owners will expect to get say 100k trouble free mile?Almost all
I certainly did with the c6.(with the addition of supercharger:RE:50% more than stock and not one breakdown,and the one Ferrari- "my car can beat up your car" contest wasn't even close...with a Ferrari California.)
So will the 'Tifosi' poleeze stop talking about 'build quality'.
c7 better materials,chassis,interior than my old c6 and likely just as reliable and even higher build tolerance on a proven reliable performer.
Not in anyway saying i wouldn't swap my old c6 or new c7/zo6 for a gorgeous 458.But lets keep it real world eh!
I was skeptical at first about the vette but now that I own one, I must say.... there is nothing like it for the price. The power and handling of this car is simply amazing. All for under $60k. Feels good spanking an M5 on the Taconic Parkway. Home run Chevy, homerun
+Jared Malan why did you have to go go there. Really
GM simply does not have good software engineers.
What do you mean, they're pretty good.
They should give that eco option to the 2015 v8 mustang. It would be very convenient to go from fuel efficiency to power at the press of a button.
Man, I remember Cadillac’s V8-6-4 “technology” in 81’. I was 16 years old, and it was absolute garbage😂but GM’s come a long, Long Way since then.
I love HUDs in cars but chevy just has the most boring ones
make something like the BMW M5 M HUD and dang Ill be impressed it even tells you the speed limit of the road on the HUD in very bright and nice colors almost like having a LCD built into your windshield extremely clear
Cool daddy cooley you make watching a great time, knowing what you are talking about and your way of empathizing is enjoyable & some of your comic expressions give me a kick . GIVE the man more money!
Can anybody tell me if i should trade in my audi R8 plus 2016 against the new c7 convertible z51 package 7 speed manual?anyone could help me or is vette owner?thanks
The rear lights looks so dumb. Almost like the ripped them straight off the camaro and put them on the vette.
Bloody love the new stingray all I need to do now is just bring one back to the UK and make all the Chavez go very quiet and I think I might give the Nissan gtr's a race up Milton Keynes :)
re ohv design, leno pegged it on the nose. the engine center of gravity is lower with ohv. overall weight is lower too. if someone complains (not sure brian is), its usually a combination of ignorance and snobbery. someday, ohc will be replaced by a lighter, superior valve technology and mfrs will say, that ohc was evil due to weight.
everything is fine with the car except those TAIL LIGHTS, MY GHOD ITS LIKE DARTH VADOR TEAR DROPS
Seeing one of these on the showroom floor stops every single person in their tracks! They definitely do not last long!!!
How is he a reviewer and not get the Porsche comment is about size not looks. He is just looking for a reason to complain.....again.
He is cheesy. Everything is "this guy"..."this guy" and no he is not a good car reviewer hence he reviews cars for CNET. I don't really think cars when I hear CNET.
Never been too much of a corvette guy, but I see buying one of these used at a good price in the future a bargain... It actually looks cool & in person even more so...!
US and UK uses different cycles and standards to test fuel economy despite them having the same "MPG" call out. A Prius gets 50 MPG in US and 71 MPG in UK and its the same car.
All day long
Why spend 200k to go 1 second faster. C7is the way to go. And for 20k more you can 2 seconds faster and have 125k to play.
Don't forget, there is already a BIG modding market for these.
Ugly and 1sec slower and did I say Ugly. Can't find 1 good angle to fall in love wiff. They've been duped.
"2014 Corvette Stingray: America's Supercar"
Oh, for fuck's sake. It's a GT car, not a super car. People writing material on cars but don't know the difference between the two... :/
Corvette thoughts = Badass, high powered, and a technological monster. A must have for me.
Stingray! Yes please.
We love ours!!!
Instablaster
We have CNG filling stations everywhere in my country. And it is alot cheaper than petrol on everyday basis. Also it only takes about just under $1000 to convert into a CNG running car. And the petrol functionality is still available whenever you need it. All you gotta do is press a button and it converts back to petrol combustion. The only downside is that the CNG cylinders add weight to the car. Yup thats about it. I drive a 2003 Civic and it runs on petrol and CNG. Works like a charm.
in 1989 Ferrari introduced the semi-automatic gearbox design, The electro-hydraulic system allowed drivers to shift gears by manipulating two paddles behind the steering wheel. Gradually, this invention has revolutionized the world of motorsport.
The magnaride system is a GM invention and product, and that's a great thing, but you must ask yourself why is gm so proud that Ferrari borrowed there idea, could it be Ferrari is legendary?
now tell me why gm still uses stick shift,
Am I supposed to be impressed? You sound like you have a pretty high oppinion of yourself. I am familiar with the Mosler MT900. It has an impressive chassis & is a decent car when equipped w/ a GM LS motor. However, the fit & finish of the car appears poor & looks a little too much like a generic kit car. How about backing up your assertation that Ferrari co-designed or co-developed Corvettes with GM with some specific facts rather than resorting to petty name calling. Defensive much?
Ha. Just the opposite. I am a diehard GM fan & feel their designers deserve more credit. I get tired of fanboys acting like GM ripped off Ferrari when designing C7. And yes, I am aware GM had a partnership with Lotus as well as many other manufacturers. Lotus designed the LT5 used in the prior ZR1. In addition, I associate Pininfarina with Alfa Romeo & Lancia more than Ferrari. Also, the Allante & Brougham were garbage & not representative of sexy designs associated with Pininfarina.
The same guys who say it looks like Ferrari are the same guys who say rear end looks like a Camaro. The new design is instantly recognizable as a 'vette. Guessing the reason some people say looks like a Ferrari is because of fancy headlights &/or saw the showcar in red. By the way, Magnetic Ride suspension was first implemented on Caddy & then Vette & then Ferrari. Who's copying who? Also, Caddy Art & Science design looks nothing like Ferrari or any other manufacturer for that matter.
"Low tech in ways that work". What an idiotic statement. Nothing "low tech" about C7 or new LT1. Only implementation of DI on OHV V8 & has VVT, cylinder deactivation, & optional dry sump. Wise decision by GM because more compact, lighter, cheaper, & lower center of gravity than DOHC. GM heads flow more air with two valves than Ford's heads with four valves by the way. ALL new C7 is dripping with new tech (e-diff, airflow management, space-age foam insulation, tire temp sensors, 7-speed, etc).
For a performance car? It's phenomenal. Especially considering that real-world figures in the hands of owners have already vastly exceeded the EPA estimates, just like every other Corvette. Please, name one car out there with as much power/torque as the Stingray, or more, that gets matching or better mileage. Aside from the Porsche 918 Spyder, which costs some $900k and has a hybrid powertrain, there isn't one. Not even Porsches with LESS power than the C7 get mileage that good.
I like the new c7. But I'm one of those who wasn't a fan of the past few generations. For me, this new one brings a welcomed breeze of freshness -- just what was needed to win over a new fan. If or when I get one I want the 3LT Z51 7spd laguna blue with black wheels and red brembo calipers with body colored top.
wish we could skip the gimmicks and jump right to full blown electric cars or at least turbo diesel hybrids then full electric cars for the norm. all this other stuff is just b/s. diesel hybrid turbo engines make so much sense and make great power. and electric cars would be selling 100% more if battery tech was better which will happen soon.
We have a lot of natural gas cars here in Korea. They are LPG rather than CNG though. The annoying thing about having two kinds of engines on the road is that you can't just stop at any gas station. You have to check if it is oil or LPG. I've driven one of the LPG cars before, and didn't notice much of a difference in range and performance.
A "sportscar" with supercar performance at a very reasonable price. High 3, low 4 second 0-60. 190mph top speed. Remember this is the standard version. Just wait for the new Z06-7 and the ZR1. Remember the last gen ZR1 lapped the Nurburghring faster than an Aventador, a Zonda, and a Gumpert Apollo. allong with a host of other supercars.
Interesting fact - taxis in Japan must be hybrid or CNG/LPG .
In my country many drive on LPG (liqufied petroleum gas) . Conversion costs less than $1000 and tank goes where spare wheel used to go . It contains tank , pipes , evaporator and solenod fuel switch . Only problem is that you have a bit less pover (~5-10%) .
they have to change that rear end. Not gonna get it sorry. Does look like a malibu
Cooley is the shit!
they borrowed the suspension idea of using magnets then they perfected it.
tell me something dipshit if this crappy corvette is so advance then why are they sill using a stick shift? ferrari invented paddle shift and i promise you 10 years from now corvette will be using it .
Pininfarina is not Ferrari. It is an independent Italian designer & coachworker builder that has contracted with several manufacturers. The 1963 Corvette design was a collaboration between Larry Shinoda, Bill Mitchell, & Zora Arkus-Duntov. Nothing to do with Ferrari.
Personally I don't like the exterior styling of the new C7. I am still attached to the C6. The new wide open mouth grille with a chrome strip through it doesn't look right to me and I miss the rear with the nostalgic round tail lights.
No doubt about it, when it comes to value for the dollar the corvette is unbeatable and it provides exceptional performance with cars that cost 3-4 times as much. But its not a supercar. I consider a super car to be McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918 etc.
Ugly, how about the 86 stingray with the beautiful sharp-edge look
The C5 was just an example, cause I never liked the C5 rear. Of course the rear of the C6 with the rounded lights was the best of all. (especially the wider types like the Grand Sport, Z06 or ZR1)
Just paddles to activate rev-matching. Not actually shift paddles for influencing the transmission.
There's too much GTR and Ferrari styling. It doesn't have the distinctive Corvette skin! I think Bowling Green is trying too hard to be un-American. And it's time to part with OHV tech...
So wrong. 55K is not cheap to most Americans. Shitty is not a word I would use to describe a car that has multiple Lemans wins. And its not "plastic", its a mixture of SMC and fiberglass.
why is the video/audio off sync? who's was the first idiot that believed doing that is a good thing?
great episode!!
Every car company share everything there's no unique features on any cars.....they are all made up of same materials....I mean c'mon you think they are gonna sue
seriously, whenever i visit cnet.com, theres apple all over, iphone here, ipad there, ios7, macbook, luckily cooley is not one of his co worker apple worshippers.
Good review, only spotted one mistake. In the Stingray, only 6th and 7th are overdrive gears(which kinda ticks me off, to be honest), 5th is a performance gear.
In Europe its Imperial gallons which are different from the regular US gallons, so those European cars that get 40 mi to the gallon get like 33 in US gallons
check out the Gitano 111 or also know as GT111. its a prototype, an electric sports car that charges itself, no need to recharge. "invented in Philippines"
I'm sorry but i don't see an ounce of Ferrari styling in this car. Maybe you could say the side intake and extraction vents but Ferrari isn't the only one who does that.
You can see this car clearly evolves from predecessors, by looking at the predecessors.
What Ferrari does this car look like??????
its not that it looks like any particular ferrari. take a picture of the front of a 458 or f12 and a picture of the front of a c6 corvette. the. take a picture of the front of the stingray and put it in the middle. the design principal of the stingray is closer to what ferrari is currently doing than what corvette has done for the last 2 or 3 generations
Cody Deese ah that does make sense well explained.
i finally like or love the corvette....but i wish the tbird was its competitor. :(
Stunning automobile! The highest (reasonable) tech and most reliable sports car around. Puts the expensive European cars to shame. And 29 MPG highway. Wow!
The ones who can afford non-plastic car are really ashamed and crying- out of laughs! :D
came out months back... didnt like the fact makes it looks it n take away corvette price regardless priece. 1/3 of supercar it is a revolutionary change
Why do you guys say "when we come back" in the middle part of the video? It's on UA-cam and not on TV with a pre-determined advertisement break slot...
@TURBO SI Lol yeah, I'm mad. That's why I go to every Corvette video and attempt to talk shit about them. Oh wait that's you!! u mad brah?
For supercars you left out the 1962 Chevy 409 with aluminum front end. Remember the old beach boys song "409"- "She's real fine my 409 ..."
I could care less what Cnet says. A 50,000 car is far from a supercar. A real supercar is a McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918,
Ddn't like the rear at first too, but after a while I like it.
I never liked the look from the C5. The new is much better.
Tell me more about the enhancements Ferrari made when using Cadillac's technology.
Ferrari invented paddle shift? LOL oh wow
at 5:00 minutes into the video: Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wrong transmission, Cooley!!!!!
C-Net is a daughter-company of CNN. Im not american but i could imagine that certain C-Net-shows are broadcasted on CNN.
Here's some useful info.........Ferrari licensed the magnetic dampers from GM. Who says American cars aren't advanced.
Plus Europeans us a lot of turbo diesel setups to get their MPG, so that's why it's relatively higher over there.
why why did you bring back the shitty v8 6 4 didnt you learn the first time
Never thought Id love a Corvette...but I do!
The front is: "Let's just copy Ferrari"………nice.
The back is: "Let's try doing the back ourselves"…………garbage!!